Amicus Union Seeks Meeting with Nissan

LONDON, January 12 -- Amicus, the trade union that represents car workers at the Nissan car plant in Sunderland, Wearside, has written to the Company today seeking an urgent meeting to discuss and clarify remarks made last week by the Nissan President and Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn.

Duncan Simpson, the Amicus National Officer for the Motor Vehicle Industry, contacted the company following the remarks made by Mr Ghosn at the Detroit Auto show concerning the decision over the future replacement for the Almera model that is currently built in the plant.

There were press reports today that the Japanese carmaker could be given a regional aid package from the government if it continues to build the Almera mid sized car in Sunderland.

In a statement Duncan Simpson said: "Sunderland is the most efficient and productive car plant in Europe and Amicus will be seeking to discuss and clarify on behalf of our members the points Mr Ghosn has made."

There are 4800 workers at Nissan. Amicus membership is over 30% and has been steadily rising each month during this year.